Web Developer at Global Distance Learning Institute

The Global Distance Learning Institute, Abuja is an Affiliate of the Global Development Learning Network (GDLN). The GDLN Affiliates are designed to collaborate in holding events that connect people across countries and regions for learning and dialogue on development issues, along with collaboration with best-in-class institutions around the world to offer various training and skills development courses.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Web Developer

Location: Abuja (FCT)

Job Description

• We are desirous of hiring an experienced Web Developer with digital marketing skill, able to build web applications and interactive websites as well as manage and maintain backend, front-end and UI/UX design of the sites already built/developed.

Job Summary

• This job is for a creative and skilled candidate with deep knowledge and passion for web development.
• An exceptional hands-on candidate with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• He/she will focus on both front-end and back-end, and will work in a deadline driven environment.
• Minimum Qualification: Degree
• Experience Level: Mid-level
• Experience Length: 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Administers web servers for email, DNS, domain name, cPanel, and SQL databases.
• Designs and develops websites and web pages, including CMS and custom designs.
• Handles content management for websites.
• Responsible for implementing designs and building front-end and server side functionalities.
• Responsible for building backend APIs for the Web and Mobile team to integrate with.
• Maintain quality and ensure responsiveness of website.
• Create cross-browser compatible and standards-compliant CSS based page layout.
• Solving code problems, troubleshooting and manipulation of web templates.
• Integrate UI components and integrate with backend APIs.
• Develop new workflows to optimize internationalization of sites.
• Design and implement high priority customer features.
• Collaborate with the rest of the development team to design and launch new features, optimize existing features.
• Translates business requirements into solutions.

Requirements

• Degree in Computer Science or relevant experience
• 3 years experience
• Linux/UNIX and Windows OS - working knowledge required.
• CPanel and DNS Administration.
• Cloud hosting, VPS, and system backup.
• SQL with basic IP skills.
• Domain name and email administration.
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills with attention to detail
• Team player with a good attitude.
• Certification(s) in Windows server and/or Linux OS can be a plus.
• Web design and development knowledge and skills (Good with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, Wordpress, jQuery, Laravel, Code Igniter, MySQL, Bootstrap).
• Strong JavaScript programming and relevant instrumentation skills
• Must be proficient in building responsive design and media.
• Must be willing to learn new development kits and technology to scale our applications.
• Digital Marketing Skill
• Must have good communication skills; collaborate in a fast-paced, team environment.
• Software Documentation, Software Testing, Database Design, and development skills Excellent visual design skills with sensitivity to user-system interaction
• Ability to solve problems creatively and effectively
• Up-to-date with the latest Web trends, techniques and technologies
• Other skills are an added advantage.

Application Closing Date
7th February, 2023.